Originally published in the early 1900s, this book evokes memories of the halcyon time of boyhood in an era where a boy"s hobby played a large part in the development of his character. "A man or a boy without a hobby is like a vessel without a keel - he lacks just that which will keep his mind well balanced." This is no more relevant than today in an electronic age.Contents Include: THE WORKSHOP AT HOME: Carpentry and Joinery The Boy"s Own Den How to Make a School Box with Secret Compartments How to Make a Puzzle Box How to Make a Willy Wizard"s Table A Novel Photo-Frame A Home-Made Boomerang How to Make a Flagstaff An Automatic Fountain How to Make a Model Opera-House Model Air Craft Model Boats How to Make a Submarine Boat A Wooden "Steam-Engine" How to Make and Work a Scenic Railway A Miniature Mill The Bicycle Blondin A Handy Motor Car The Wonders of a Jack-Knife INDOOR HOBBIES: Black and White Drawing Bent-Iron Work Fretwork Wood-Carving Bamboo Carpentry Poker-Work Repousse Work...